Electric field domain interface in helical systems

The electric field bifurcation in helical plasmas under the condition of continuous fluxes is investigated. The stationary solution of the transport equation, together with charge neutrality condition, is investigated. It is shown that the anomalous flux plays an important role in determining multiple electric field solutions. The transition to the branch with a strong positive electric field occurs when the heat flux exceeds a critical value. Condition for the presence of transition is obtained. The radial structure of the electric field domain interface is obtained. The condition that the suppression of turbulence is expected to occur is discussed. Comparison with experimental observation is briefly mentioned. (author)